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Thailand rolls out cash stimulus package to boost economy

Thailand rolls out cash stimulus package to boost economy

Thailand has launched the first phase of its cash stimulus package, worth over 145.55 billion baht (100 Baht = RM12.62), aimed at boosting economic activity
Thu Sep 26 2024
Thailand kicks off first phase of $14 bln digital wallet stimulus scheme

Thailand kicks off first phase of $14 bln "digital wallet" stimulus scheme

The initial phase will see 10,000 baht distributed in cash to 14.5 million welfare card holders and disabled people.
Wed Sep 25 2024
Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin pledges monthly salary and allowance to charities

Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin pledges monthly salary and allowance to charities

Srettha Thavisin receives a total of 125,590 baht per month, comprising a 75,590-baht salary and a 50,000-baht position allowance.
Thu Sep 28 2023
Thai Police uncover syndicate smuggling hundreds of thousands of litres of fuel from Malaysia

Thai Police uncover syndicate smuggling hundreds of thousands of litres of fuel from Malaysia

Thai police said the country lost more than 100 million baht per year in tax revenues due to fuel smuggling.
Fri Apr 21 2023
Thai authorities seize mammoth amount of drugs at three roadblocks in Pattani

Thai authorities seize mammoth amount of drugs at three roadblocks in Pattani

The authorities succeeded in seizing nearly 1,000 kilogrammes of methamphetamine worth about 2 billion baht in an integrated operation.
Wed Mar 15 2023
Thailand to collect fee from foreign tourist from June 1

Thailand to collect fee from foreign tourist from June 1

The Thai cabinet has decided to collect a fee between 150 (RM19.25) and 300 baht (RM38.45) per foreign tourist tentatively starting June 1.
Wed Feb 15 2023
Newly born baby girl found abandoned in front of eatery in Hulu Selangor

Newly born baby girl found abandoned in front of eatery in Hulu Selangor

A newly born baby girl was found abandoned on a sofa in front of a restaurant in Taman Bahtera, Ulu Bernam, Hulu Selangor, yesterday.
Sun Aug 21 2022
Thailand saw 3.78 million tourists from Jan to mid-Aug - Govt

Thailand saw 3.78 million tourists from Jan to mid-Aug - Govt

The arrivals, mainly from Malaysia, India and Singapore, generated revenues of 176 billion baht ($4.93 billion), a spokesperson said.
Fri Aug 19 2022
Thailand to introduce $9 visitor fee from April

Thailand to introduce $9 visitor fee from April

The new 300 baht ($9) charge will be incorporated into airfares, government spokesman Thanakorn said.
Thu Jan 13 2022
Chemical leak, two women rushed to Kulai Hospital

Chemical leak, two women rushed to Kulai Hospital

Two women were rushed to hospital, believed to be due to inhalation of chemical fumes of a leaked substance from a storage warehouse that flowed into the river near their house in Kulai last night.
Sun Jul 04 2021
Phuket Sandbox projected to draw more than 600,000 visitors and 15 billion Baht in three months

"Phuket Sandbox" projected to draw more than 600,000 visitors and 15 billion Baht in three months

The reopening of popular resort island of Phuket starting July 1 is expected to draw more than 600,000 foreign and local tourists and generate a cash flow of about 15 billion baht in the next 3 months
Sun Jun 20 2021
Malaysia-Thailand border trade falls 9.1 pct in 2020

Malaysia-Thailand border trade falls 9.1 pct in 2020

Overall border trade, including transit trade, declined 1.7 per cent last year due to closure of border checkpoints and strong baht in 2020.
Tue Mar 02 2021
Thai customs seizes 62 kg 'ice' destined for Malaysia

Thai customs seizes 62 kg 'ice' destined for Malaysia

Thai customs confiscated 62 kilogrammes of 'ice' (methamphetamine) in Bangkok worth about 37 million baht hidden in a shipping container destined for Malaysia.
Wed Nov 25 2020
Wisma Putra presents multinational virtual orchestra to celebrate National Day

Wisma Putra presents multinational virtual orchestra to celebrate National Day

The orchestra, conducted by Ahmad Muriz Che Rose, featured national favourites Negaraku, Cindai, Puteri Santubong, Warisan, Tanah Pusaka, Bahtera Merdeka and Malaysia Prihatin.
Mon Aug 31 2020
Thai police seizes 600 kg 'ice' destined for Malaysia

Thai police seizes 600 kg 'ice' destined for Malaysia

Thai authorities have confiscated 600 kilogrammes of 'ice' (methamphetamine) in Narathiwat worth about 210 million baht (RM28.3 million), believed to be destined for Malaysia.
Tue Aug 11 2020
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration

What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration

Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths

The battle to reduce road deaths

In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel

Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel

The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?

How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?

Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth

2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth

Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily

Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily

Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024